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Aspiring Nurse Saves Young Life
For Greta Schmidt, a sophomore BSN student, her calling to the nursing field was solidified when her lifeguard training allowed her to save a young boy's life this past summer.
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Inspirational Stories
Some of us were called to nursing from as early as we can remember, just like I was. Others are called to nursing later in life. And in serendipitous moments, like Greta's lifeguarding experience, we know we have selected the perfect path for ourselves.
Greta's story is a testament to the power of education, training and skill. As nursing students, you are being equipped with lifesaving tools that will prepare you both as you enter the workforce and as you encounter emergency situations.
Helping others is a part of who we are as nurses, and it is always important to reflect on the difference we can make in lives every day — both in big ways and small.
Let's Go,
Dean Hulsey
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Sale ending tonight for SNA merch fundraiser
The WVU Student Nurses' Association is hosting a Spring 2024 merchandise fundraiser. Options include totes, t-shirts, hoodies and more. Orders must be placed by midnight tonight (April 1).
See the options / Place your order >>
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Beckley seniors participate in interprofessional learning event
Beckley Campus seniors recently teamed up with medical students for an interprofessional learning event at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. The students rotated through four stations, including an obstetric case, a breast cancer case, an anaphylaxis, and a mental health case.
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Nursing students to support health fair at PA public library
WVU School of Nursing students will support a free community health fair at the Rostraver Public Library on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees are invited to receive free vital sign readings, education on chronic diseases, as well as an assessment and record of current medications.
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Health Tips: Anxiety and Stress
The WVU School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging are partnering to present a series of health tips. In this video, Rylie O'Neal discusses tips on how to address anxiety and stress.
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Dr. Stacy Huber & Dr. Brad Phillips
Associate Dean of Curriculum & Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs
Hello and Happy Spring!
As we near the end of the semester, it would seem that we should be winding down. However, with final exams, final papers, and end-of-the semester projects, this if oftentimes the busiest time of the year.
Completing end-of-the-semester course evaluations (eSEI) and clinical evaluations (SECEE) also add to the list of things to complete. However, the quantitative results along with your constructive comments relaying your thoughts and concerns are an integral part of improving courses and ultimately our programs.
The results, comments, and suggestions from the SECEE surveys (undergraduate) and eSEI’s (all programs) are sent directly to the instructor, teaching team, or clinical instructor who then review this data carefully when making decisions on future course offerings. Please be assured, the results of the surveys are completely anonymous. Instructors received the results after final grades are posted. Unfortunately, we have recently seen a decline in the number of end-of-the-semester survey responses.
We clearly understand that you have numerous surveys to complete at the end of the semester and this can lead to burnout. However, it is important to complete the surveys! Many positive changes have been made and will continue to be made based on your eSEI and/or SECEE survey results and constructive comments. Please take just a few moments to provide your feedback!
Your opinion matters! We can only improve if you tell us how!
-Dr. Huber & Dr. Phillips
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Interprofessional Education Week to offer WVU community cross-discipline learning opportunities
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education will celebrate and share the importance of healthcare professionals practicing and promoting an interprofessional collaborative approach to person-centered care during a series of events April 8-11.
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Golden Bear Nursing Alumni speaking event: Bry Christian
Bry Christian, a WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus alum, will speak April 16 about her experience as an ICU nurse and as a flight nurse. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. in Life Science Building Room 200. Weather permitting, HealthNet will be landing on campus for the presentation and tour.
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AHA seeking volunteers for Morgantown Heart Walk
The American Heart Association is seeking volunteers for the Morgantown Heart Walk. Volunteers are needed Friday, April 21 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aquatic Center & Track Complex at Mylan Park. To sign up or learn more, contact Tasha Harris at tasha.harris@heart.org.
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Globally recognized nursing expert to speak during Kandzari Lecturship
As part of the Kandzari Lectureship, Dr. Bernadette Melnyk will present “Using Best Evidence to Improve Rural Population Health and Well-Being: A Call to Action” on April 25 at 6 p.m. in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
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University Police hosting active shooter trainings throughout April for employees
To provide more training opportunities on emergency procedures in response to recent feedback from our campus community, the University Police Department (UPD) invites faculty and staff to attend active shooter trainings on select dates throughout April.
- April 8, from 9-9:50 a.m. (Health Sciences North Room 2157)
- April 9, from 6-7 p.m. (Health Sciences North Room 2157)
- April 11, from 1-1:50 p.m. (Health Sciences North Room 1107)
Learn more or register >>
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BeWell to host burnout and self-care workshop
WVU Health Sciences BeWell will host a workshop for students during the spring semester titled “Unwind Your Minds: Burnout & Self-Care.” The workshop will be offered four times and has in-person and virtual options on the following dates:
- April 10, 12-1 p.m., in-person
- April 11, 5-6 p.m., virtual
Learn more or register >>
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Amanda Kitzmiller passed her Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam over spring break. Congratulations!
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EDITOR'S NOTE: the Pulse will pause during WVU's spring recess. Publication will resume March 18. If you have story ideas or suggestions, please send them to Wendy Holdren at wendy.holdren@hsc.wvu.edu.
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